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Nineteen Minutes

Nineteen Minutes

Legal ThrillerLiterary Fiction
Pages
455
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

In a quiet New Hampshire town, a devastating school shooting shatters the peace. The story explores the complex aftermath, focusing on the legal proceedings and the personal toll it takes on everyone involved. It questions justice, societal pressures, and the challenges of being different in a community struggling to heal.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalThought-ProvokingDarkComplex
Coming of AgeMorally Grey

Genres

Legal Thriller Literary Fiction Crime

About the author

J
Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult (born May 19, 1966, in Nesconset, New York) is an American novelist known for fiction that explores controversial social and ethical issues, including My Sister's Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, Small Great Things, and the more recent Mad Honey and By Any Other Name. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English and holds a master's degree in education from Harvard University. She lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with her husband and their three children.

Characters

Jordan McAfeeSupporting
Patrick DucharmeSupporting
All characters in Nineteen Minutes

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nineteen Minutes a standalone novel?

    This novel is a standalone work, meaning it does not require reading any other books by Jodi Picoult to understand the plot or characters.

  • Does Nineteen Minutes have a film adaptation?

    A film adaptation of Nineteen Minutes was announced and is in development, with Ellen Pompeo attached to star.

  • How does Nineteen Minutes compare to Jodi Picoult's other books?

    Nineteen Minutes explores similar themes of moral ambiguity and legal drama found in many of Picoult's works, but it stands out for its direct and unflinching examination of a school shooting's immediate aftermath and the complex perspectives of all involved.

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